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Early Black Friday power tool deals: Up to 52% off DeWalt, Milwaukee, more

A DeWalt drill being used.
DeWalt

Update 11/19/24: If you’ve been waiting for Black Friday to grab yourself a power tool, you’ll be happy to know that we’ve been seeing a lot of excellent deals worth grabbing even as early as now. That’s why we’ve gone through here and added a couple more options for you to check out in the form of a circular saw and dremel tool, as well as updated all the pricing to the most recent numbers.

Black Friday is officially starting on November 29, although that doesn’t mean that you can’t start buying things now with so many early Black Friday deals going around. Even if you aren’t the type to buy everything early, we really think that power tools should be an exception. Let’s say, for example, that you take part in Black Friday TV deals and decide to mount your new TV. You’ll want a drill/driver for that. Maybe you partake in soundbar deals? You can mount those, too! Even if you are going for Black Friday gaming laptop deals, you might decide to mount a secondary monitor near your gaming desk so you can pop up a stream on the side when you are ready for an on-the-desk gaming sesh. Do you see what we mean? Seemingly anything you buy these days might have some mounting feature — and, yes, that includes vacuum cleaners — that you might wish to utilize. So, go ahead and shop these Black Friday power tool deals starting now.

Craftsman V20 Cordless Drill/Driver Kit — $59 $79 25% off

A man using a Craftsman V20 Drill/Driver on a wood door.
Craftsman

A drill/driver, a battery, a charger, and a tough Craftsman chassis all in one on-sale bundle. At $59, this drill kit will be perfect for your projects around the house, mounting your TV to the wall, and more you need to do with gifts and projects you receive this holiday season.

Stanley Wet/Dry Vacuum — $70 $85 17% off

Stanley Wet/Dry Vacuum
Stanley

Having a good shop vac is important, and while some of them can get pricey, this six-gallon one from Stanley has a nice 17% discount on it that brings it down to just $78. It has a four horsepower motor and comes with a bunch of attachments, including disposable filter bags, extension wands, and various nozzles.

BOSCH Router Tool — $80 $129 38% off

BOSCH Router Tool
BOSCH

Bosch is a great name in power tools, and this router has a pretty massive 38% discount, making it perfect for those who have been holding off on buying one. It has a motor speed of 16,000 to 35,000 RPM, an aluminium base, and the ability to take various bits up to 1 5/16 inch in diameter.

DEWALT 20V MAX Circular Saw — $99 $159 38% off

A person using the DeWalt 20V Cordless Circular Saw.
DeWalt

While the DeWALT circular saw is probably a bit more niche to those who are doing carpentry quite regularly, this 38% discount makes it an excellent pick, even if you use it sparingly. It has a six-and-a-half-inch blade with a 5150 rpm motor and a 0-50 degree bevel capacity, so it’s quite versatile for the price.

Dremel 4300 — $100 $125 20% off

Dremel 4300
Dremel

While a Dremel might not be associated with power tools, it’s actually a really useful piece of kit to have around, especially if you need to do finer and more detailed work. This set comes with five attachments and 40 accessories, as well as a solid $25 discount.

DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Drill/Driver Kit — $99 $179 45% off

The DeWalt 20V Max cordless drill kit with bag and accessories.
DeWalt

DeWalt really ups the game here on entry level battery-powered tool kits with this offering. In addition to the drill, you get a charger and two batteries. This makes for the perfect launching point for your DeWalt collection, making acquiring “tool only” (i.e. no battery) DeWalt power tool deals more accessible. It also just happens to be a great drill. Buy it now while it’s just $99.

DEWALT 20V MAX Tire Inflator — $105 $149 30% off

The DeWalt 20V Max portable tire inflator at a construction site.
DeWalt

Getting stuck with a deflated tire can be incredibly frustrating, and if you’re running a truck with bigger tires, you’re going to need something a bit more industrial. That’s where this DEWALT tire inflator comes in, with it’s high-pressure and high-volume inflation modes, auto-cut-off, and an excellent 30% discount.

DeWALT 20V MAX Sander — $129 $249 48% off

DEWALT 20V MAX Sander
DEWALT

If you’re planning to do a lot of woodworking, then having a good sander is going to come in handy, and this one from DeWALT is pretty excellent, especially with the massive 48% discount. It comes with a variable speed dial that can handle 8,000 to 12,000 RPM, an eight-hole hook-and-loop pad for easy removal, and a lower profile so you can get closer to the work surface.

Bosch 18V 2-Tool Combo Kit — $190 $249 24% off

Everything included in Bosch's 18V 2-tool combo kit.
Bosch

This kit gives you the Bosch basics for only $190, which won’t show up on the page, but will once you add it to the cart, and is 24% off other offers you’ll find on Amazon. You’ll get a hammer drill/driver and a bit/socket impact driver/wrench, both with brushless motors, along with a carry bag, charger, and two Bosch 18V batteries. This is a good, premium brushless starter kit that should last you a long time.

DeWalt 20V Max 4-Tool Kit — $319 $339 6% off

Everything included in one of DeWalt's tool combo kits.
DeWalt

This four part kit is a great way to get your essentials out of the way, and right now it’s just over $300. In addition to a work bag, you get a drill/driver, impact driver, oscillating tool, and powerful 110 lumen LED work light, with two batteries for the equipment and a charger. Use one battery for the light and another for the drill/driver to get in those pesky dark nooks.

How to choose a power tool on Black Friday

Modern day wireless power tools have two primary components — the battery and the tool itself. Knowing this and the “game” around the marketing of these products is half the battle.

Start with the battery. Not all battery-powered tools come with a battery. Why? Because each brand has their own batteries that work with all their tools. Milwaukee batteries work with Milwaukee tools, Bosch batteries work with Bosch tools, etc. If you’re looking to get started with a brand, we recommend buying their drill kit first, as it usually has a battery and a pretty universal tool (a drill/driver).

If you’re wanting more tools, you have two choices. First, you can go big and get an expansive kit that includes multiple tools and a battery, possibly two. Alternatively, after you have the drill/driver base kit, look for “tool only” or “bare tool” deals that give you tools, but no additional batteries, to save more money.

How we chose these Black Friday power tool deals

The above deals were chosen for their accessibility (based on the battery/tool discussion in the preceding section), their price competitiveness, and of course the quality of the tool.

Another thing to remember is that brand matters when it comes to modern day cordless power tools, as batteries typically stay within their brand. As a result, we made sure to pull deals from multiple top brands.

John Alexander
John Alexander is a former ESL teacher, current writer and internet addict, and lacks the wisdom to know what the future…
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